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Why an abacus in particular? Passengers could amuse themselves with many other old-fashioned activities, such as crochet, flint-knapping, or playing with spinning tops. |
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Yes, but those aren't so easily built into the back of a seat and an abacus is a far more intriguing device given its proven ability to be faster than using a calculator. |
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My personal favourite back seat distraction is map reading, with the express intention of pointing out each & every inefficiency in the driver's chosen route. Endless hours of fun. You can't do that with an abacus although it could be a useful aid. So tentative bun from me. |
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[DrBob] Can I interest you in [see link]? |
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Watching parents 'walk' their babies in strollers while glued to their phones, interacting not at all with the child facing them, desperately trying to connect--suggested spinoff products include abacus/slide rule/macrame-hand crochet play stations for Baby's stroller, crib, and car seat. At least the child can work out useful skills while being neglected [+] |
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Or maybe have the child facing forward like in the old days, so at least the scenery is less sad than being actively ignored. |
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//but I'm feeling like a jerk today// you are one of the main reasons why I hardly make any new posts on the halfbakery anymore, which has become characterised by your self serving negativity. Well you've won. I'm logging out for a long break. |
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We (most of us) look forward to seeing you back after your break, [xenzag]. |
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What [pert] said; I was really looking forward to witty repartee and whatnot. |
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Voice, you are being a dick. |
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I didn't know you felt that way about me, [a1] I've always respected your ideas and thoughts. I guess I'll have to take a hiatus as well, and either find my way to being more sensitive or a place I can be myself without offending one and all. |
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